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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48,577.58, 67,068.06 and 39,646.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48,577.58, 67,068.06 and 39,646.42 is: 54,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48,577.58 : 67,068.06 = 39,646.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48,577.58/67,068.06 = 39,646.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48,577.58x = 67,068.06 × 39,646.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48,577.58x = 2,659,008,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,008,475.35/48,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,737.36

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